Zink Talent

++ episode 105: breaking into the social media industry, the evolution of influencer, and tips on securing partnerships with beauty brands feat Jenny Ly [Director of Influencer @ Dibs Beauty] I was SO excited to chat with Jenny Ly, the Director of Influencer at Dibs Beauty. Since Jenny was my first brand guest, I had so many industry questions and trust me, she delivered! Whether you're an influencer interested in hearing what beauty brands look for in partners, wanting to break into the industry and eager to know how to land that dream job or just simply interested in all things influencer and beauty industry - this is the episode for you! Jenny and I cover all things: - the evolution of influencer - breaking into the social media industry and how to secure your dream job! - the truth behind the work hours in the influencer space. remember social media doesn't sleep, but it doesn't feel like work when you love what you do! - what beauty brands look for and how to lock in your goal beauty collaborations! - best practices to pitch Dibs and work with the popular beauty brand!

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++ episode 104: influencer weddings, the bridal era, going viral and relatable content feat Kelly Anne Stone Let's talk influencer weddings and the bridal era with content creator Kelly Anne Stone! Kelly is a 2025 bride and we chat all things engagement, wedding planning and wedding partnerships / content. Kelly also dishes on her viral hairbrush moment and what actually happened. Did the brand reach out with a damage control plan or did they go radio silence -- listen to find out! We also discuss how Kelly got into content creation and what her big goals are!

"I found influencers incredibly inspiring and followed many on Instagram and YouTube. When I had the chance to work with them in my PR roles, I thrived. Pitching to traditional media became increasingly challenging as magazines folded and editors were laid off. This was the time I realized we needed to lean heavily into influencer marketing, but my colleagues didn’t see the necessity as clearly as I did." Read more about Samantha's conversation with VoyageLA below: https://lnkd.in/es3ZwZsj

++ episode 103: a beautiful love story connected by destiny, the motherhood chapter, slowing down and clean beauty/healthy living feat Pearl Johnson Loved this conversation with my client content creator Pearl Johnson. It’s packed full of life lessons and so much value! We even get to hear about Pearl’s beautiful love story (I’m a sucker for serendipitous love)! Pearl is a planner through and through who had to embrace change when she found out she was pregnant with her first child only months after she started dating her now husband. Big takeaways from this story! We also talk about the new chapter of motherhood, slowing down to be present, taking on content creation as a career, and clean beauty / healthy living! This is an episode you’ll listen to the very end! Could have chatted for hours 😊

September was a successful month filled with top collaborations from international brands such as Cusinart, Pair Eyewear, Pureology, Sexy Hair, Juicy Couture, and more... 🤍 ✨ Stay up to date with our talent by following us on Instagram and listening to “As Told By Zink” on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eHmS8aXt https://lnkd.in/eqszTh_q

I Have a Confession: I Built a Global Influencer Agency with No Roadmap Excited to announce the launch of our CEO/founder’s first book “Delusional” - coming out October 1st! Samantha Zink has witnessed the chaos of the fashion PR world in NYC and the wild, unpredictable nature of influencer management. Now, she’s ready to spill the tea. In Delusional, Samantha shares her unfiltered journey from working in fashion PR to taking a leap of faith and risking it all to start her own influencer talent agency, all because a little voice inside told her she deserved to take a chance on herself for once, that she was meant for something more extraordinary. A running theme in her story, Samantha trusted her intuition, and got to work. She founded and became the CEO of Zink Talent, a global talent agency for influencers and digital creators. In Delusional, she dishes on everything from starting an agency with no money, signing clients, navigating brand deals, building her team, the evolution of social media creators, and the truth that no one shares about influencers and the industry. Pre-order below: https://lnkd.in/ePurv2x3 https://lnkd.in/ea97aFqp https://lnkd.in/egxuDx7g

"Starting her career in the world of fashion PR, Samantha Zink witnessed the rise of social media influencers. This shift in the industry didn’t just change how brands marketed themselves; it opened up a whole new arena of opportunity." Read more about Zink Talents Founder & CEO exclusive interview with Evie below: https://lnkd.in/eaSCrWYM

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++ episode 99: let's chat with Peter Crone, the mind architect! I was really excited about this one! Sitting down with Peter, The Mind Architect - how incredibly cool! Peter is a writer, speaker, and thought leader in human awakening and potential. When we change the way we control our mind and thoughts, we are able to change our reality. We chat about relationships, leadership, working with professional athletes, and unlocking greater success. You're all going to love this one! "The fact that Peter calls himself a mind architect is apropos, because he can articulate – in such a simple, powerful, and direct way – a blueprint to build the framework for joy, and access tools to help unbridle your potential." — Gwyneth Paltrow, Goop